Welcome to the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice

The department offers bachelors programs through the College of Arts and Sciences
and the Honors College, and a Master of Arts in the School of Urban Affairs and Public
Policy.

The study of crime and justice is complex as researchers, practitioners, and policy
makers tackle issues of policing strategies, corrections, capital punishment, violence,
gangs, addiction, and international crime. The University of Memphis emphasizes research,
scholarship, service and community outreach.

Our faculty provides outstanding instruction on the causes of crime, intervention
strategies, program evaluation and issues of social justice. Members of our faculty
have received national recognition for their work, obtained a wide range of research
grants, engaged in national and international outreach and service, and have won a
number of teaching and advising awards at the University.

The University of Memphis does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities sponsored by the University of Memphis. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Latosha Dexter, Interim Director for Institutional Equity, vldexter@memphis.edu, 156 Administration Building, 901.678.2713. See University of Memphis Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Discrimination and Nepotism.